WiFi 6 AX3000 PCIe WiFi Card (Archer TX3000E), Up to 2400Mbps, Bluetooth 5.3, 802.11AX Dual Band Wireless Adapter with MU-MIMO, OFDMA, Ultra-Low Latency, Supports Windows 11, 10 (64bit)

This WiFi card works perfectly in my custom build—everything fit together easily with no issues. The magnetic base is a great touch and keeps the antenna firmly in place on my metal desk without slipping. The overall quality feels great. Nothing about it feels cheap—the cables are solid and durable, and the build feels like it’ll last a long time. Performance-wise, it’s impressive. My internet speeds are almost identical to my wired Ethernet connection, with only a tiny drop in speed. For the price, this card performs just as well as (or better than) more expensive brands. If you’re looking for a high-quality, durable, and fast WiFi card with a convenient cable length and strong design, this is an amazing value!

Huge upgrade. This Wi-Fi card immediately fixed the bottleneck from my old adapter and finally let my PC use the full speed of my internet plan. Installation was easy on Windows 10, drivers were smooth, and the connection has been fast and stable with no drops. If your PC Wi-Fi is slow or inconsistent, this is absolutely worth it.

After my Sister's older computer gave out after many years of faithful service, I gave her my Gateway FX6860, another great computer. She noticed, though, that whenever she connected to the Internet through Wi-Fi, her connection on the PC slowed to a crawl. Her modem and router are located at the front of her home and her PC is located at the back end of the house. I told her we could call her ISP and bump up the speed to her router but I would also add a new Wi-Fi card, since the one in the Gateway was going on 9 years old. I found this replacement card (Archer TX3000E) on Amazon, liked the features and reviews, and decided to buy it for her. I liked the idea of the antennas being separate from the card in the PC so that they could be placed higher than the PC to better capture Wi-Fi signals. The card and the drivers from the included CD installed with no problems and the card connected easily and quickly to my Sister's network. There was a noticeable speed increase. From the beginning to finish, setup took approximately 20 or 30 minutes, TOPS! This card is simple, easy and quick to install, setup and connect to a network. The first thing I did was shut down the computer, unplug the power and all other peripherals (mouse, keyboard, printer, PC speakers, monitor), placed the tower on its side and removed the side panel. After touching the metal chassis to discharge static in my body (I forgot to grab my anti-static wrist strap at my home. Sue me), I removed the old Wi-Fi card. I then used a flashlight to search for an unused USB_F header on the Motherboard. I found one. (NOTE: This is used ONLY for BLUETOOTH, not Wi-Fi! You DO NOT need to connect the cable from the card to the USB_F header for Wi-Fi! The card will still work for Wi-Fi without it)! I decided to plug the cable in to give my Sister the option to have Bluetooth even though she didn't ask or needed it because, ...Well, why not? It's included for free! Might as well take advantage of it! I recommend you install the cable first because it will be a tight fit for your pudgy, little digits (fingers!) if you install the card first. I installed the cable into the card, then installed the card into the available PCIe 1x slot. I replaced the PC's side panel and plugged everything back into the back of the computer. Next, I booted the computer up and inserted the driver CD into the DVD optical drive. I was given the option to choose which driver(s) to install, either just the Wi-Fi driver or or both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, each separately. I chose to install both. They installed easily for me with no problems at all. It was now time to connect to my Sister's router. I RIGHT-CLICKED on the small globe icon down on the bottom right side of the Task Bar, next to the time and date. (If you hover your mouse pointer over the globe icon, it should inform you that you aren't connected to a network yet). After I right-clicked on the icon, it showed me two options: 'Troubleshoot Problems' and 'Open Network and Internet Options'. I chose 'Open Network settings'. On the next Window, I had to click on 'Show Me Available Networks'. It showed me available networks listed, including the surrounding neighbor's networks. I chose my Sister's network, clicked 'Connect', then added her router password. I was now connected to her network. (If you have any problems at this point, be sure you are picking your OWN network, neither the neighbor's nor your GUEST network on your router and CHECK, DOUBLE CHECK, and RECHECK that you are typing your router password correctly! It may be case sensitive)! Now, it's a good rule of thumb to run computer hardware, like Wi-Fi cards, with the latest drivers from the hardware's Manufacture. Since the drivers I installed from the included CD were from Intel, I went to Intel's website and installed their Intel® Driver & Support Assistant. It will search for ALL supported Intel drivers on your computer and update them automatically, after you choose to download and install them. The Intel® Driver & Support Assistant found the LATEST drivers for both the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth and installed them both! I HIGHLY recommend trying it out! And that's it! My Sister now had a MUCH FASTER Wi-Fi connection! All in about 20 or 30 minutes, TOPS! Two other things I did just to help her Network connection be a little more quicker was I went into her computer's network settings and changed her DNS to Cloudflare: '1.1.1.1' and '1.0.0.1'. I also downloaded 'WiFi Analyzer' (olgor) from Google Play Store and installed it on my phone and analyzed her network signal (amongst her neighbor's signals). I wanted to make sure she had her own WiFi signal channel and make sure it wasn't "stacked" on the same signal channel or overlapping with her neighbor's WiFi signals. Nope, her ISP who set up her Modem, Router and Network gave her her own personal pure channel. Good job Guys! Hope this helps someone out there! I highly recommend this product!

Had this setup for a friends PC whose motherboard didn't have built in wifi and it did extremely well. Download speeds of around 900 Mb/s which is minimal loss from the gigabit internet he had setup with spectrum. His PC was 1 room away from the router in the living room so ethernet was not an option. The bluetooth is good too. The real gem in this is the antenna setup with the magnetic base which allows you to point them towards the front of the PC where the signal will face the router.

Four stars as I've only had it for a month. Its faster than the previous PCI-e card. I use it strictly for cellular data, no WiFi, no router as we live out in the country where there is no WiFi access. I installed it in Dell Mini Tower 7040 desktop and connected the cable for Bluetooth to the onboard USB/Bluetooth connector. Using Windows 24H2 I ran the mini-disc containing the drivers in the optical drive of the computer and opened Device Manager and let Windows install the necessary drivers from the disc. It works perfectly. I also use it in Linux operating system that had no problems with automatic driver installation without using the mini-disc or going on the internet to install the drivers. I was so happy with it that I bought another one for our other Optiplex 7040 desktop machine.

I recently bought this desktop WiFi card, and I am very happy with my purchase. Before getting it, my desktop computer only worked with an Ethernet cable, which was not very convenient. I wanted to make my setup cleaner and more flexible, so I decided to try a WiFi card. This one really surprised me in a good way. The installation was very simple. I am not an expert with computers, but I was able to install it by myself in less than ten minutes. The instructions were clear and easy to follow. Once I plugged it in and turned on my PC, the system recognized the card right away. I did not have to spend a lot of time searching for drivers or doing anything complicated. For me, this was a big plus. The connection quality is excellent. My desktop now connects to WiFi very quickly, and the signal is strong even when I am in a different room from the router. With my old USB WiFi adapter, I sometimes had problems with the signal dropping or the speed being too slow. With this card, I can watch videos, download large files, and play online games without worrying about lag or disconnections. The speed is fast and stable, just like using a wired connection. Another thing I like about this WiFi card is that it has good build quality. The design looks solid, and it does not feel cheap. The antennas are adjustable, so I can move them around to get the best signal. The card also does not get hot, even when I use my computer for many hours in a row. This makes me feel confident that it will last a long time. I also need to mention the price. For the performance it gives, the price is very fair. Some other WiFi cards with similar features cost much more, but this one offers great value. It is affordable and still delivers high quality. Overall, I am very satisfied with this WiFi card. It solved my problem of not having wireless on my desktop, and it works even better than I expected. The setup was easy, the connection is fast and reliable, and the build quality feels strong. I think this is a product that many people would find useful, especially if you want to enjoy the freedom of WiFi on a desktop computer without losing speed or stability. I would definitely recommend this WiFi card to anyone who is looking for a good solution for their PC. Whether you want to use it for work, study, streaming, or gaming, it will do a great job. If I had to buy again, I would choose the same one without any hesitation.

On Windows 10 with AMD CPU this was plug and play. As soon as I rebooted my PC after the install, the device was already recognized, all I had to do was type in my password to connect to the internet. *Note: This does not require the included wire to function. The wire is just for Bluetooth. So if you don't have open pins on your mother board, or you just don't need / want the Bluetooth function you CAN still use this card. Also, the card will still function without the antennas if you don't have available space.* You do not need to take your PC into a shop for this install, its a very simple process. Just make sure you disconnect the power cord from your PSU, so you don't short any electronics during the install. If you are on Windows 11, or using Intel CPU, or have never had internet access on your PC, you may have a different experience from me and might need to download drivers etc. (I was previously using an old USB WIFI dongle, so maybe that's why I didn't need to download any drivers) My old USB dongle would disconnect from the internet very often and it was extremely annoying. This device has not dropped a signal at all, and it performs twice as fast in comparison. Funny enough, I think I found a solution to the constant disconnecting of my USB dongle. Open device manager, and expand "Universal serial bus controller". For the ones that say "USB Root hub" double click and go to Power management tab. Uncheck the box that allows the computer to turn off this device. Although that may have fixed my issue, I still plan to use my new card because its faster, and also has Bluetooth capability. I will however keep my old USB dongle for back up just in case. I attached a before and after to compare up / down speeds. Unfortunately, it did not come with a screw to secure in place to the tower case. My tower does not have screws either, so if you don't have screws on your tower for the PCI slot covers, you might need to buy one. Luckily I had a spare screw lying around I was able to use. I read another review that said their antennas didn't have a magnetic base. Mine is definitely magnetic, and it is pretty strong. So if you don't receive a magnetic base on the (TP-Link WiFi 6 AX3000) I would return for a replacement.

The TP-Link Archer TX3000E WiFi 6 AX3000 PCIe card is one of the best upgrades I’ve made to my desktop. Installation was straightforward, and the included antenna base makes it easy to position for optimal signal strength. Once installed, the performance boost was immediate and impressive. With speeds up to 2400Mbps, downloads and streaming are lightning fast. The dual-band support ensures a stable connection whether I’m on 2.4GHz or 5GHz, and the WiFi 6 technology really shines with smoother performance and better efficiency, especially in a busy network environment. Online gaming and video conferencing are noticeably more responsive thanks to ultra-low latency and MU-MIMO and OFDMA features. Bluetooth 5.3 is another great addition. It connects instantly to my wireless peripherals and offers a stronger, more stable connection than previous versions. I’ve had zero dropouts or lag with my Bluetooth headphones and controllers. Compatibility with Windows 11 and 10 (64-bit) is flawless. The drivers installed easily and everything worked right out of the box. TP-Link has clearly put thought into both performance and user experience with this card. If you’re looking to future-proof your desktop with fast, reliable wireless and Bluetooth connectivity, the Archer TX3000E is a fantastic choice. It delivers excellent value and performance that rivals even some high-end networking gear. Highly recommended for gamers, streamers, and anyone who wants to cut the cord without sacrificing speed.